Medicare Benefit Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Medicare Benefit Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medicare Benefit Manager in the United States is $104,842 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Medicare Benefit Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,628 to $114,754
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,791
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Medicare Benefit Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,754 $9,563 $2,207 $55
Average $104,842 $8,737 $2,016 $50
25th Percentile $100,628 $8,386 $1,935 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Medicare Benefit Manager Salaries

A Medicare Benefit Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Medicare Benefit Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Medicare Benefit Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $116,081.
  • California: $115,641.
  • Massachusetts: $114,100.

Top Paying Cities for Medicare Benefit Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,237
  • San Francisco: $130,789
  • Oakland: $128,033

What Skills Can Increase a Medicare Benefit Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 5.76% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Ethernet (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). It enables devices to communicate with each other via a protocol, which is a set of rules or common network language.
  • Operations Support (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): A process invoices; approve purchase orders and negotiate with vendors; coordinate deliveries of supplies; and manage calendars.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 5.76%
Ethernet 2.16%
Operations Support 1.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Medicare Benefit Manager's salary.
  • Business Analytics: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • IT Infrastructure: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Analytics
$132,101
26%
IT Infrastructure
$128,956
23%
Resource Management
$120,568
15%
Dedication
$120,568
15%
Customer Retention
$119,520
14%
Operations Support
$118,471
13%
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Medicare Benefit Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medicare Benefit Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Medicare Benefit Manager positions in Telecom or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Medicare Benefit Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Medicare Benefit Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$131,052$63.025%
Business Services$125,810$60.020%
Healthcare$123,714$59.018%
Financial Services$120,568$58.015%
Aerospace & Defense$117,423$56.012%

Medicare Benefit Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medicare Benefit Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medicare Benefit Manager

Salaries for a Medicare Benefit Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,124 in 2023 to around $109,085 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medicare Benefit Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medicare Benefit Manager Over Time

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2024 $109,633
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